Oktoberfest is much more than a beer party. One of its biggest draws is a large array of amusement rides and attractions found at any large fair: die Achterbahn (roller coaster), das Riesenrad (ferris wheel), das Karussell (carousel, merry-go-round), die Schießbude (shooting gallery), das Teufelsrad (devil's wheel), der Kettenflieger (swing ride), and other attractions.

die Litermaß or der Maßkrug - A liter stein of beer, the standard size used for Oktoberfest and at Munich's beer halls. In 2005 a Litermaß cost from 6.80 to 7.25 euros ($8.30 to $8.90), depending on the brand of beer.

Die Theresienwiese, a large fairground in Munich, is named for Princess Theresa, King Ludwig's bride at the original 1810 Oktoberfest. It is called die Wiesn by locals. See Oktoberfest: It Starts in September for more.

merry-go-round, carousel das Karussell

Munich (das) München

music die Musik (usually loud Blasmusik, oompah, brass-band music)

Oktoberfest das Oktoberfest

pretzel die Brezel (-n)

radish das Radi (Bavarian dialect)
radish das Radieschen, der Rettich

Salted radish (Radi, Radieschen, Rettich) is a popular Bavarian snack washed down with beer. See the Oktoberfest-Lexikon for more Bavarian dialect terms.)